Abstract
Persistent anhydramnios after placement of a vesicoamniotic shunt is a rare but potentially
serious concern in a patient in utero. We present the case a male fetus who at 32-week
gestation had bilateral hydroureteronephrosis, a distended bladder, and anhydramnios.
A vesicoamniotic shunt was placed, but the anhydramnios persisted. Postnatally, the
child was found to have a migrated shunt, left grade V vesicoureteral reflux and posterior
urethral valves. He underwent a posterior urethral valves ablation and removal of
the migrated shunt. The patient is now 2 years old and is doing well with no urinary
tract infections or renal deterioration.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 26, 2021
Accepted:
November 13,
2021
Received:
November 10,
2021
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
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